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Gibson GA-20RVT Minuteman 12-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo 1966 Black
Sale price
$599.99
Regular price $540.00The Gibson GA-20RVT "Minuteman" is a 12-watt all-tube combo produced from 1965 to 1967, offering lush onboard reverb and tremolo with a distinctly warm, mid-forward voice. Designed during the height of Gibson's Kalamazoo amplifier era, the Minuteman delivered American tube tone through a compact, studio-friendly platform — pairing dual EL84 power tubes with hand-wired circuitry and a single 12″ speaker for authentic 1960s character.
This example, serial A027983, dates to approximately 1966 and remains in very good vintage condition overall. The original textured black tolex, silver sparkle grille cloth, and "Gibson" script logo are intact, showing moderate age-appropriate wear including small scuffs to the tolex, minor corrosion on hardware, and light discoloration on the control panel. The original knobs, handle, and chassis faceplate are all present. All functions — including reverb and tremolo — are fully operational, and the original two-button footswitch is included.
Specifications
- Make: Gibson
- Model: GA-20RVT "Minuteman"
- Serial Number: A027983
- Year: 1965-1967 (approx. 1966)
- Country of Manufacture: USA (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
- Power Output: 12 Watts
- Power Tubes: 2 × EL84 (6BQ5)
- Preamp Tubes: 3 × 6EU7, 1 × 12AU7
- Rectifier Tube: 5Y3GT
- Channels: 2 (Normal / Reverb)
- Controls: Channel 1 - Volume, Treble, Bass; Channel 2 - Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Tremolo Depth, Tremolo Frequency, Power/Polarity
- Inputs: 4 (2 per channel)
- Speaker: Original 12″ Jensen C12R Alnico (stamped Gibson label)
- Construction: Hand-wired point-to-point circuit
- Reverb: Tube-driven spring reverb
- Tremolo: Tube-driven oscillator circuit (Depth / Frequency)
- Covering: Original black textured tolex
- Grille Cloth: Silver-gold sparkle weave
- Hardware: Original steel corners and handle brackets
- Control Panel: Brushed aluminum faceplate with black numbered skirt knobs
- Footswitch: Original two-button (Reverb / Tremolo) included
- Condition: Vintage Very Good - moderate cosmetic wear, light patina on hardware, fully functional electronics
What's Included
- Gibson GA-20RVT Minuteman 12-Watt Combo Amp
- Original Two-Button Footswitch
- IEC Power Cable
Regular price
$540.00
The Gibson GA-20RVT "Minuteman" is a 12-watt all-tube combo produced from 1965 to 1967, offering lush onboard reverb and tremolo with a distinctly warm, mid-forward voice. Designed during the height of Gibson's Kalamazoo amplifier era, the Minuteman delivered American tube tone through a compact, studio-friendly platform — pairing dual EL84 power tubes with hand-wired circuitry and a single 12″ speaker for authentic 1960s character.
This example, serial A027983, dates to approximately 1966 and remains in very good vintage condition overall. The original textured black tolex, silver sparkle grille cloth, and "Gibson" script logo are intact, showing moderate age-appropriate wear including small scuffs to the tolex, minor corrosion on hardware, and light discoloration on the control panel. The original knobs, handle, and chassis faceplate are all present. All functions — including reverb and tremolo — are fully operational, and the original two-button footswitch is included.
Specifications
- Make: Gibson
- Model: GA-20RVT "Minuteman"
- Serial Number: A027983
- Year: 1965-1967 (approx. 1966)
- Country of Manufacture: USA (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
- Power Output: 12 Watts
- Power Tubes: 2 × EL84 (6BQ5)
- Preamp Tubes: 3 × 6EU7, 1 × 12AU7
- Rectifier Tube: 5Y3GT
- Channels: 2 (Normal / Reverb)
- Controls: Channel 1 - Volume, Treble, Bass; Channel 2 - Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Tremolo Depth, Tremolo Frequency, Power/Polarity
- Inputs: 4 (2 per channel)
- Speaker: Original 12″ Jensen C12R Alnico (stamped Gibson label)
- Construction: Hand-wired point-to-point circuit
- Reverb: Tube-driven spring reverb
- Tremolo: Tube-driven oscillator circuit (Depth / Frequency)
- Covering: Original black textured tolex
- Grille Cloth: Silver-gold sparkle weave
- Hardware: Original steel corners and handle brackets
- Control Panel: Brushed aluminum faceplate with black numbered skirt knobs
- Footswitch: Original two-button (Reverb / Tremolo) included
- Condition: Vintage Very Good - moderate cosmetic wear, light patina on hardware, fully functional electronics
What's Included
- Gibson GA-20RVT Minuteman 12-Watt Combo Amp
- Original Two-Button Footswitch
- IEC Power Cable